By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has officially embarked on a new phase in his career with the release of his highly anticipated single, “Why Love,” under his newly established independent record label, Giran Republic. Speculations Over YBNL ExitRumors about Asake’s departure from Olamide’s YBNL Nation have been circulating since last year. However, neither…
Amanda Anisimova secured the biggest title of her career on Saturday, defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown. Ranked 41st in the world, Anisimova became the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history and the first American to lift the Doha trophy since Monica Seles in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tributes continue to flow in for Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the revered elder statesman and Afenifere leader, who passed away at the age of 96. President Bola Tinubu, governors, political figures, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere have all expressed their condolences, reflecting on his immense contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape. Tinubu Mourns…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that Nigerians withdrawing less than ₦20,000 from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) will still be charged a fee of ₦100 per transaction. This was disclosed in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document published on the CBN’s website on Thursday, providing further details on the newly revised…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, where he is expected to caution against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid growing concerns in Kyiv and across Europe that the Ukraine war may be settled without their input. The meeting comes as the Munich Security Conference…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has officially discontinued its 15GB data bundle following widespread backlash over a steep 200% price increase. The telco had initially raised the cost of the plan from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, sparking outrage among subscribers. 15GB Plan Was a Limited-Time Promotional OfferIntroduced as a promotional offer,…
Three members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing their decision to the impressive performance of Governor Uba Sani. The defecting lawmakers include Henry Mara (Jaba Constituency), Emmanuel Kantiok (Zonkwa Constituency), and Samuel Kamabai (Zangon Kataf Constituency). They…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defended its new policy imposing charges on cash withdrawals from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than a customer’s own, stating that the measure is mutually beneficial to both banks and their customers. CBN’s Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John…
By Ayomide Otitoju East African athletes once again asserted their dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia clinching top honors in the annual 42km race. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet emerged victorious in the men’s category on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 2:14:06 to claim the $50,000 top…
